Senior Environmental Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Advisor to join a major civil engineering programme on a highly regulated nuclear site in Cumbria. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance, promoting best practice, and supporting the delivery of environmental objectives across the project.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure programme, helping to minimise environmental impacts while ensuring compliance with legislation, project requirements, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the project's Environmental Management Plan and ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and site requirements.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and monitoring activities, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide environmental advice and support to project teams, promoting best practice in areas such as waste management, pollution prevention, and resource efficiency.
• Assist with environmental reporting, incident investigations, and the collection of environmental performance data.
• Engage with project stakeholders and supply chain partners to drive continuous environmental improvement across all project activities.

Requirements

• Experience in an Environmental Advisor, Environmental Coordinator, or similar role within civil engineering, infrastructure, construction, or other regulated industries.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation, compliance requirements, and environmental management systems.
• Experience conducting environmental audits, inspections, and monitoring activities on site.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant degree, qualification, or equivalent experience in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline.